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"No hay que" is a phrase which is often translated as "let's not", and "hay que" is a phrase which is often translated as "one must". Learn more about the difference between "no hay que" and "hay que" below.
no hay que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. let's not
No hay que apresurarnos a sacar conclusiones antes de escuchar lo que tiene que decir.Let's not jump to conclusions before listening to what she has to say.
c. we should not
No hay que olvidar de dónde venimos y a la gente que nos ayudó en el camino.We should not forget where we come from and the people who helped us along the way.
d. don't have to
No hay que ser millonario para poder ayudar a otros.You don't have to be a millionaire in order to help others.
hay que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Hay que llenar la solicitud a mano.The application must be filled out by hand.
Hay que trabajar mucho para ser exitoso.You have to work hard to be successful.
